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Bulgaria by train
Your guide to train travel in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria rail passes
Explore Bulgaria with a rail pass
Popular train routes in Bulgaria
“Explore Bulgaria's hotspots by train”
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International
Domestic
From > To
Duration (h)
Changes
Transport
Sofia to Plovdiv
1:40
Direct
BDŽ Intercity
Sofia to Varna
7:30
Direct
BDŽ Intercity
Sofia to Burgas
6:50
Direct
BDŽ Intercity
Sofia to Pleven
5:30
Direct
BDŽ Intercity
Sofia, Bulgaria to Bucharest, Romania
7:00
Direct
Intercity
Sofia, Bulgaria to Thessaloniki, Greece
6:00
Direct
Intercity
Sofia, Bulgaria to Istanbul, Turkey
10:00
Direct
Night train
Bulgaria train stations
Sofia Central Station
Plovdiv Station
Varna Station
Burgas Station
Ruse Station
Stara Zagora Station
Pleven Station
Blagoevgrad Station
Veliko Tarnovo Station
Vidin Station
Shumen Station
Sliven Station
Haskovo Station
Dobrich Station
Sofia Central Station (София централна жп гара)
Plovdiv, Southern Industrial ZonePlovdiv Center, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Варна, Tsentralna Zhp GaraOdesos, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
Владимир Павлов, Northern Industrial Zone, 8001 Burgas, Bulgaria
Tsentralna Zhp Gara, pl. "Aleksander Stamboliyski" 1, 7001 Ruse, Bulgaria
Promishlena Zona Zapad, ул. „Герасим Папазчев“ 20, 6002 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Pleven, Northern Industrial Zone, 5809, Bulgaria
Благоевград, Southern Industrial Zone, 2700 Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Veliko Tarnovo, Industrial zone, 5003 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Vidin, 3700 Vidin, Bulgaria
Shumen, Southern Industrial Zone, 9701 Shumen, Bulgaria
Sliven, Southern Industrial Zone, 8803 Sliven, Bulgaria
Haskovo, Eastern Industrial Zone, 6304 Haskovo, Bulgaria
Dobrich, Dobrich Center, 9300 Dobrich, Bulgaria
Good to know
The best time to travel to Bulgaria
The ideal time for train travel in Bulgaria is from May to October, when the weather is mild and pleasant. These months offer the best conditions for discovering the country's scenic and cultural highlights. Spring and autumn in particular bring pleasant temperatures, and the sights are less crowded.
You can make the most of the blossoming landscapes in spring and the colourful foliage in autumn. In summer the coastal towns are especially appealing, while winter is ideal for visiting the Christmas markets. Plan your trip around your interests and enjoy the best Bulgaria has to offer. Every season has its own charm and offers unique experiences.
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Destination
Bulgaria, Europe
Population: 7 million
Currency: Bulgarian lev
Language: Bulgarian
Capital: Sofia
Dialling code: +359
Time zone: Central European Time (CET)
